4000 S. Bolger Rd.
Independence, MO 64050
United States

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Automotive

Fee charged for tires.

Plastic Bags & Film

For a list of acceptable plastic bags and film, download Recycle Plastics Better. 

Medications

Accepts unneeded and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Does not accept:

• Aerosols
• Batteries
• Chemicals (lotions, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, etc.)
• Chemotherapy waste
• Illegal drugs
• Inhalers
• Iodine-containing medications
• Medical devices
• Mercury-containing devices
• Sharps (needles, syringes, lancets, auto injectors, etc.)

Propane Tanks

To exchange a propane tank, place empty tank beside propane tank display and see store to acquire full tank. To recycle a propane tank that you no longer need, write “RECYCLE” on the tank and place it beside the display. It will be picked up and recycled. 

3211 Gardner Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
United States

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Serves commercial / industrial sector only, not residential. 

4401 E. Truman Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64127
United States

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10301 Raytown Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64134
United States

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Food Waste - Free service for KCMO residents only. Non-KCMO residents can participate in KC Can Compost's metro-wide program. Using the Smart Can:

1. Collect your food scraps and paper waste in 2-gallon compostable liners. You can find liners in KC Can Compost's supply shop. Note: Smart Cans are intended for use with 2-gal (or smaller) bags only.
2. Download the Big Belly Smart Compost App. 
3. Within 10 feet of the Smart Can, open the app and click the “Unlock” button to unlock the can. 
4. Use the handle or foot pedal to open the hopper. 
5. Place your tied-off liners into the can, one at a time.
6. Release the handle and/or foot pedal and the Smart Can will re-lock.

Questions? Send KC Can Compost an email. 

Holiday Trees - Natual trees and greenery only. Remove decorations, lights, plastic bags and stands.  

Yard Waste - Free for KCMO residents on Saturdays. Fee charged to non-KCMO residents and commercial enterprises.  

Not accepted: 

• Stumps
• Landscape timbers
• Lumber and building materials
• Dirt
• Rock
• Railroad ties
• Yard waste in plastic bags
• Trash

320 SW. Ward Rd.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
United States

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Antifreeze

Accepted for free, must contain antifreeze only, no mixtures.

Batteries

Accepted for free. Learn more.

Tires

Fee charged.

Oil and Oil Filters

Accept for free. Oil must contain oil only, no mixtures. Learn more.

Petroleum-Based Automotive Fluids

Accept other petroleum-based automotive fluids, contact first.

1638 SE Decker St.
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
United States

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Compressed gas cylinders (fire extinguishers, propane, oxygen, helium, etc.) - NOT accepted. 

Large appliances - Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers must have refrigerant removed by an EPA-approved refrigerant removal service. Must provide paperwork that this service has been performed. Search RecycleSpot for certified refrigerant removal. 

Lawn mowers - All fluids must be completely drained. 

500 SE 291 Hwy.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
United States

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915 NE Rice Rd.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
United States

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Motor oil

Five gallon limit per visit. Deliver used oil in a clean, leak-proof container. Do not mix oil with any other substances.

4707 Deramus
Kansas City, MO 64120
United States

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Free to all residents in the Kansas City metro area (you do not have to live within KCMO city limits). 

All materials must be clean, dry and loose. 

Does not pay for any items accepted.

Paper cups - Coffee and soda cups. Coffee sleeves are recyclable. Discard lids, straws and stirs. 

Plastic to-go cups - #1 and #5 only. Discard lids, straws and stirs. 

Aerosol Cans - Must be empty and make no "hiss" sound.

Cardboard Boxes - Flatten before recycling. 

Glass - No windows, plate glass, TVs, mirrors, light bulbs, windshields/safety glass, fiberglass, or any of these glass-like items: ceramic, china, porcelain, milk glass, Pyrex, Corningware, Corelle.

Holiday Lights - Does not accept pre-lit yard decorations or artificial trees and greenery. 

Plastic Buckets - Must be no bigger than 5 gal. Metal handles must be removed. 

Toner & Ink Cartridges - Only able to accept OEM toner and inkjet cartridges. 

Lawn Mowers - Must be drained of gas and oil. If possible, remove and discard non-metal parts. 

For more information on how to recycle right, visit RecycleSpot's resources page. 

5601 N.E. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64119
United States

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Free to all residents in the Kansas City metro area (you do not have to live within KCMO city limits). 

All materials must be clean, dry and loose. 

Does not pay for any items accepted.

Paper cups - Coffee and soda cups. Coffee sleeves are recyclable. Discard lids, straws and stirs. 

Plastic to-go cups - #1 and #5 only. Discard lids, straws and stirs. 

Aerosol Cans - Must be empty and make no "hiss" sound.

Cardboard Boxes - Flatten before recycling. 

Compost - Free service for KCMO residents only. Non-KCMO residents can participate in KC Can Compost's metro-wide program. Using the Smart Can:

1. Collect your food scraps and paper waste in 2-gallon compostable liners. You can find liners in KC Can Compost's supply shop. Note: Smart Cans are intended for use with 2-gal (or smaller) bags only.
2. Download the Big Belly Smart Compost App.
3. Within 10 feet of the Smart Can, open the app and click the “Unlock” button to unlock the can.
4. Use the handle or foot pedal to open the hopper.
5. Place your tied-off liners into the can, one at a time.
6. Release the handle and/or foot pedal and the Smart Can will re-lock.

Questions? Send KC Can Compost an email. 

Glass - No windows, plate glass, TVs, mirrors, light bulbs, windshields/safety glass, fiberglass, or any of these glass-like items: ceramic, china, porcelain, milk glass, Pyrex, Corningware, Corelle.

Plastic Buckets - Must be no bigger than 5 gal. Metal handles must be removed. 

Toner & Ink Cartridges - Only able to accept OEM toner and inkjet cartridges. 

For more information on how to recycle right, visit RecycleSpot's resources page.